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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.94, 694.06 and 281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.94, 694.06 and 281.90 is: 389.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.94 : 694.06 = 281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.94/694.06 = 281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.94x = 694.06 × 281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.94x = 195,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,656.54/502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.02

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